We’re back after a long hiatus with Shelterwear, the PPS’ latest project. Created by Tad Hirsch and Mae Boettcher, Shelterwear transforms surplus construction materials into functional raingear that will be distributed for free to people experiencing homelessness. See the project page for more info.

The Atlantic Cities blog just featured “Housing Checkup,” a new project that the PPS (with several others) submitted to the current Knight News Challenge. The results of the competition haven’t been determined yet, but we have to think that this is a good sign. Housing Checkup is #8 in the article. Housing Checkup aims to make...

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